South Dakota State University is a land grant institution and the state's largest institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 12,816 students. Residential Life is part of a comprehensive Division of Student Affairs, which includes: Admissions, Enrollment Management (Disability Services, Financial Aid, Records, and Scholarships), Multicultural Affairs & TRiO programs, The Union, Wellness (Counseling, Health Services, Intramurals, and Wellness), and Dining Services.
SDSU is located in Brookings, South Dakota, a community of approximately 22,100 near the east central border of South Dakota on Interstate 29. The city has an excellent K-12 education system, is accessible to major medical facilities, has an active cultural and social environment, and has numerous lakes and parks within driving distance.